TCS Sydney Marathon
2025 information
Abbott World Marathon Majors
Candidacy Club
Registration & Entry
The Abbott World Marathon Majors (AbbottWMM) is a series of six of the largest and most renowned marathons in the world - Tokyo Marathon, B.A.A. Boston Marathon, TCS London Marathon, BMW BERLIN-MARATHON, Bank of America Chicago Marathon and TCS New York City Marathon.
Encompassing an annual series for elite runners and elite wheelchair athletes, AbbottWMM also applauds the achievements and passion of hundreds of thousands of everyday champions from around the world. With incredible demand globally to take part in the events, each race providers an unparalleled experience, and an unforgettable race-day journey for runners.
The TCS Sydney Marathon presented by ASICS underwent a multi-year process that required each year to pass AbbottWMM’s criteria for two consecutive years, before becoming the next Abbott World Marathon Major. Through significant increase in marathon participation - from 5,300 in 2022 to 25,000 in 2024 - several updates to the start area and the course, a huge uplift in entertainment and fan zones, and delivering a world-class event fit for the Majors series.
The TCS Sydney Marathon was announced as the seventh AWMM on Monday, 4th November 2024, with Sydney’s first year as a Major taking place on Sunday, 31st August 2025.Yes! Completing the TCS Sydney Marathon presented by ASICS will earn you a star, just like any other of the other Abbott World Marathon Majors.
For more information on the Six-Star journey and Sydney’s involvement, visit Abbott World Marathon Majors - https://www.worldmarathonmajors.com/six-star
Anyone who completed the TCS Sydney Marathon during our candidacy years (2022, 2023, 2024), is automatically part of our Candidacy Club!
Part of this Candidacy Club involves a guaranteed entry to the Sydney Marathon now that the TCS Sydney Marathon is now an Abbott World Marathon Major (valid for 3 years).
If you are a part of this club, we will reach out to you shortly to explain the next steps on how to enter the 2025 TCS Sydney Marathon.
If you did not participate in this year’s event (and haven’t participated in the previous 2 years), you will not be eligible for guaranteed entry, however you will be able to submit an application in our general ballot (more details below).
We truly appreciate your enthusiasm and interest in getting involved next year!
Due to unprecedented demand to take part in the 2025 TCS Sydney Marathon presented by ASICS, we are combined with the Candidacy Club members who have guaranteed their spot in one of the next three events (2025, 2026 or 2027), we are hosting two ballots for the 2025 TCS Sydney Marathon:
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The Candidacy Club ballot
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The General ballot
If you completed the TCS Sydney Marathon during our Candidacy period - either in 2022, 2023 and/or 2024 - you will be notified on Wednesday November 6th about the next steps towards registering.
If you are wanting to join the newest Major, we welcome you to enter the general ballot, of which details will be available in early December.
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For everyone who is part of the Candidacy Club – those who finished the TCS Sydney Marathon in 2022, 2023 and/or 2024 – you receive an email asking what year you would prefer to run (2025, 2026 or 2027).
This means you can secure your spot in either 2025, 2026, or 2027 without having to enter our general ballot. However, due to high demand, we want to be transparent: if we exceed our capacity, some runners may be placed in a ballot for their preferred year. So, we encourage you to take your time in choosing which year to run, as there will be no transfers, refunds, or deferrals.
You will be able to choose a first preference and a second preference to allow. If demand exceeds capacity for your chosen year, you will be entered into a ballot for selection. If you are not successful with your first choice, you will automatically be rolled over to your second preference.There is a limit of one ballot entry per individual in the Candidacy Club ballot.
For everyone who is wanting to take part in the 2025 TCS Sydney Marathon that is not part of our Candidacy Club (has not completed the TCS Sydney Marathon in 2022, 2023 and/or 2024), you will be able to enter the general ballot.
If you’re part of our mailing list, you will receive an email during this time to let you know that the general ballot is open for applications, with a link in the email to apply.
If you’re not part of our mailing list, you can sign up at the top of webpage here.There is a limit of one ballot entry per individual in the general ballot.
For anyone who is successful in either the Candidacy Club ballot, or the general ballot, their details are automatically confirmed once payment has been processed, and will be sent confirmation of their entry. There is no need to register again.
During your ballot entry, you will be asked to enter your payment details. Please ensure the card has at least 6 months expiry and has a minimum of $250 AUD available to ensure the funds for the entry can be deducted successfully. Please note your card will only be charged if you are successful in the ballot process - funds will not be deducted if you are unsuccessful.
All Candidacy Club ballot entries and general ballot entries are non-transferable and non-refundable.
All Candidacy Club ballot entries and general ballot entries cannot be deferred to a later year once they are confirmed. The entry will be forfeited if you choose not to participate.
